Scripture engagement leads to knowing God—and lives changed forever. Now more than ever, Americans need to know God’s Word and the hope we have in its transformative message. The State of the Bible is a yearly, in-depth study, asking Americans their opinions and practices relating to the Bible, all made possible by generous supporters like you.
These Bible insights can provide critical information and give you direction for your Biblical ministry to help better serve the needs of people in your community.
AUDIO BIBLES ARE TRANSFORMING LIVES IN THE PHILIPPINES.
Partners like you helped reach over 17,000 people in the Philippines with the Word of God last year! Through printed Bibles, audio Bibles, and other Scripture resources you help provide, church leaders are equipped to connect with people in cities, provinces, and even remote tribal areas across the 7,000+ islands that make up the Philippines. Several church leaders have organized…
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YOUR BIBLES ARE A TRUE LIFELINE FOR EVERYTHING I DO AS A CHAPLAIN.
•“My last unit went through a tough time with three deaths,” Chaplain Greg Cahoon*, U.S. Army, writes, “It was a tragic time, but American Bible Society has tremendously helped our brigade. I am very proud to hand a military Bible to each of my soldiers.” •Chaplain Henry Garmon*, U.S. Air Force, shares, “The shipment of Bibles has arrived and we…
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“HAD IT NOT BEEN FOR THE BIBLE SOCIETY, I WOULD HAVE DIED WITHOUT KNOWING JESUS.”
In Liberia, drug addiction is prevalent among former child soldiers who were introduced to drugs during the 14-year-long civil war. In this country, which is plagued by extreme poverty, high crime, and limited healthcare, addiction continues to claim new victims. Cecilia* grew up in a Muslim community and was just a teenager when she became hopelessly addicted to drugs. She…
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THESE BIBLES COMMUNICATE TO OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS THAT THEY ARE NOT ALONE
Though he is now retired, Chaplain (Colonel) Browning will never stop caring about our troops and veterans. He led the largest Department of Defense Joint Base Chaplain Corps team, providing spiritual care for over 264,000 servicemen and women, military trainees, and many others. He understands the importance of the Bibles you help provide for our American heroes. He stated, “I’m…
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UNREACHED MUSLIM VILLAGE ‘PASTORED’ BY AUDIO BIBLES YOU HELPED PROVIDE
Pastor Thomas* is originally from West Africa and now lives in the United States. Last year, when he heard God’s Word in his heart language for the first time on an audio Bible provided by Bible Society partners, he was thrilled — and inspired. He immediately made plans to take as many audio Bibles as possible to West Africa. On…
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State of the Bible: The Bible and AI
This April our team attended the Global Missional AI Summit in Orlando, Florida interviewing several experts on ministry and AI technology. Click below for a short video from several leading figures in missional tech, exploring the ministry possibilities of AI. “We ask ourselves . . . Does this enhance spiritual growth in the people we’re trying to reach? Does this…
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